My Life As a Goddess
A hilarious and heartfelt collection of essays from comedian Guy Branum, exploring his journey of self-acceptance and finding his place in t…
Funny Books: NPR's Readers Pick The Best
This list features the best funny books as voted by NPR readers, offering a mix of memoirs, essays, comics, novels, and more to keep you laughing.
Running With Scissors
A darkly humorous memoir about a boy sent to live with his mother's eccentric psychiatrist, revealing a world of chaos and unexpected resili…
Life Among the Savages
Shirley Jackson's darkly humorous take on motherhood, filled with wit, warmth, and domestic chaos.
Yes Please
Amy Poehler's hilarious and heartfelt memoir offers a mix of personal stories, life advice, and her signature wit, making it a must-read for…
I Was Told There'd Be Cake
A hilarious and heartfelt collection of essays that chronicles the author's misadventures in urban life, from museum mishaps to mysterious n…
Assassination Vacation
Join Sarah Vowell on a quirky road trip through America's political assassination sites, blending humor, history, and thought-provoking insi…
Half Empty
In this witty and insightful collection of essays, David Rakoff champions the power of pessimism, proving that expecting the worst can lead …
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life
A hilariously honest collection of essays that chronicles the chaotic and often absurd life of Samantha Irby, capturing emotional truths wit…
You Can't Touch My Hair
Phoebe Robinson's hilarious and insightful essay collection tackles race, gender, and pop culture with wit and heart, offering a fresh persp…
I Can't Date Jesus
A witty and soul-searching collection of essays about growing up as a creative, sensitive black man in a world that often tries to diminish …
The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell
W. Kamau Bell offers a hilarious and insightful take on contemporary issues, from race relations to fatherhood and politics.
So Sad Today
Melissa Broder's raw and unflinching memoir delves into her struggles with depression, addiction, and self-discovery, offering a darkly humo…
The Fran Lebowitz Reader
A hilarious and acerbic collection of essays from the legendary New York satirist, Fran Lebowitz, offering witty commentary on life's quirks…
Vacationland
John Hodgman takes a hilarious and poignant journey through the wilderness of middle age, blending humor with heartfelt reflections on life,…
You'll Grow Out of It
A hilariously candid exploration of modern womanhood by Emmy-winning comedian Jessi Klein, offering a unique and relatable perspective on gr…
Nimona
Nimona is a wildly imaginative graphic novel about a shapeshifting sidekick and her villainous mentor, blending humor, action, and deep emot…
Hark! A Vagrant
A hilarious and insightful comic collection that breathes new life into historical and literary topics, making them anything but boring.
The Complete Far Side
Dive into the absurd and hilarious world of Gary Larson's The Far Side with this comprehensive collection of over 4,000 cartoons, including …
This list is a compilation of the best funny books as selected by NPR readers. It includes a diverse range of genres such as memoirs, essays, comics, novels, fantasy and science fiction, nonfiction, kids' books and YA, poetry, classics, and short stories. Each category offers a variety of humorous works that cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for a light-hearted read or a side-splitting laugh, this list has something for everyone. Dive into the world of humor with these entertaining and witty selections that are sure to brighten your day.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2019/08/20/752044550/we-did-it-for-the-lols-100-favorite-funny-books